Overview
This dynamic new edition introduces undergraduate students to the complexities of international business law in simple language and with many well-researched and illustrative examples. Author Mary Jo Nicholson has lectured at universities around the world and avidly promotes the value of international studies for the business student. She has been teaching international business law at Ryerson University for the past 20 years.
- Explains and defines concepts and key terms in clear language.
- Updates law, policy, and case studies.
- Introduces a broad framework of global markets and regulation so that students will better grasp the “how” and “why” of rules that affect everyday business decisions.
- Explains the impact of regulation and globalization; the increasing importance of the WTO, trade agreements, and international obligations; and why an understanding of law and regulation is now a crucial aspect of basic knowledge for Canadian business.
- Presents the material in a manner that is suitable for all undergraduate international business students.
- Offers end-of-chapter review questions and exercises to facilitate learning.
- The Instructor’s Guide provides answers to the exercise and review questions.
Top ∧Content Summary
- International Organizations and International Law
- The World Trade Organization
- Current and Emerging Challenges in the Global Regulatory Environment
- The European Union and Other Regional Trade Arrangements
- The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- Canada’s Response to Global Rules: Domestic Rules on Imports and Exports
- Ancillary Contracts for the International Transaction: Financing, Transportation, and Insurance
- Negotiating the International Sale of Goods
- Intellectual Property and the International Business
- Legal Aspects of Different Foreign Market Entry Strategies
- Settlement of International Business Disputes
- Glossary
- Index
